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An, Young   Young An, MD   Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) - medical and surgical treatment of sinus and nasal breathing/allergy disorders, along with sleep apnea, snoring and sleep related diseases   Practice: ENT of Georgia   Visit: www.entofga.com     Education & Training: MD with honors, University of Illinios, College of Medicine; Residency– Emory University; Internship in General Surgery – Emory University; Pediatric Training at Egleston Children's Healthcare of Atlanta      Professional Association/Designations: Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
Behr, Michael Michael Behr, MD Specialty: Orthopaedics Practice: Southern Orthopaedic Specialists (Fayette Location)     Visit: www.sos-atlanta.com Education & Training: MD, University of Illinois; Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University; Sports Medicine Fellowship, The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Ga. Work History: Dr. Behr has been in practice for more than 10 years. In addition to orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, his professional interests include arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement. Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; team physician for Mundy's Mill High School and Sandy Creek High School; volunteer physician at Good Samaritan Clinic in Atlanta; side line physician for the Chick-fil-A Bowl; Board Member of the Contemporary Art Museum.
Bello, Edwin Edwin Bello, MD, FACOG Practice: Southern Crescent Women's Health (Jonesboro location only)  Visit: www.scwhobgyn.com Education & Training: Undergraduate, University of Puerto Rico; MD, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; Internship/Residency, University Hospital at the University of Puerto Rico. Professional Associations/Designations: Member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine; Member of the American Association of Gyn Laparoscopists.
Bergen, William   William Bergen, MD Specialty: General Surgery Practice: Eagles Landing Surgery
Bonser, Benita Benita Bonser, MD, FACOG Specialty: OBGYN Practice: Southern Crescent Women's Health    Visit: www.scwhobgyn.com Education & Training: MD, University of Michigan; Fellowship in Nigeria; Residency at Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan Honors: Dr. Bonser has completed numerous post-graduate courses, including various surgical techniques, menopause management and colposcopy and the treatment of pre-cancerous cervical conditions, among others.  Work History: Dr. Bonser's passion is preventative medicine and teenage pregnancy prevention. She has teamed up with weight loss guru, Pete Thomas, from NBC’s The Biggest Loser to teach a popular seminar called “Healthy Body – Healthy Soul”, which focuses on permanent weight loss and healthy life choices. Professional Assocations/Designations: Board Certified
Broadney, Michlene Michlene Broadney, MD Specialty: OBGYN Practice: Southern Crescent Women's Health     Visit: www.scwhobgyn.com Education & Training: MD, Emory University School of Medicine Professional Assocation/Designations: Board Certified; Certified Clinical Bone Densitometrist
Brownlow, Charles R. Charles Brownlow, MD, FIPP Speciality: Pain Management Practice Group: Georgia Pain Care      Visit: www.gapaincare.com Education & Training: MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Fellowship in Interventional Pain Practice Professional Associations/Designations: Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiology; Certificate of Added Qualifications in Pain Management; Diplomate, American Board of Pain Management; American Academy of Pain Managementl; American Board of Independent; American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Medical Examiners; President, Greater Atlanta Pain Society
Burke, Michael Michael Burke, MD Specialty: Orthopaedics, hand and upper extremity disorders, sports medicine, fracture care Practice Group: Sutton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, P.C.  Visit: http://suttonortho.com/  Education & Training: MD, Vanderbilt University; Orthopaedic Internship and Residency, University of Connecticut; Post-graduate hand surgery Fellowship, Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, Kentucky Work History: Dr. Burke has practiced in Georgia since 1997. Professional Associations/Designations: Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Member of the Atlanta Orthopaedic Society; Member of the Piedmont Clinic Specialty Care Physicians; Member of the Kleinert Society
Carmen, Darrell   Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS   Specialty: Urology Practice: Georgia Urology   Visit: www.georgiaurology.com   Education & Training: BAS, Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; MD, Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana; Post-graduate Staff Member in Department of Surgery - Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinios; Residency in Urology - Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in Akron, Ohio   Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology; Member of the American Urological Association; American College of Surgeons; Atlanta Urological Society; National Medical Association and the American Association of Clinical Urologists
Cerenko, Danko   Danko Cerenko, MD   Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) Practice: ENT of Georgia   Visit: www.entofga.com   Education & Training: MD, Zagreb University in Croatia; Residency - Otolaryngology at Emory University; Fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery - Zurich University in Switzerland   Work History: Dr. Cerenko is a former Emory professor in neurotology, which subspecializes in balance therapy and corrective surgery. ENT of Georgia has recently opened the Southeastern Balance and Ear Center under the direction of Dr. Cerenko. The center specializes in vertigo and balance problems, using a mulitdisciplined approach of medicine, physical therapy and audiological feedback. Languages: German, Croatian, Bosnian, Slovenian, Serbian, Hungarian and Italian
Cohen, Stephen Stephen M. Cohen, MD, FACS, FASCRS     Specialty: Colon and Rectal Surgery Practice: Atlanta Colon and Rectal Surgery   Visit: www.atlantacolon.com Education & Training: BS, University of California, Riverside; MD, UCLA; General Surgery Internship and Residency - Boston University Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, including one year as both Administrative and Chief Resident in Surgery; Specialty Training - Colon and Rectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida Honors: Named Lifestyles Magazine "Top Doc" in 2007 Work History: Dr. Cohen is recognized as an accomplished academic investigator. He has been invited to speak to physicians at international conferences as well as published scientific research in national and European medical journals. Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified Colon and Rectal Surgery; Board Certified Surgery
Dickerson, Terry   Terry Dickerson, MD   Specialty: Podiatry
Escalera, Gustavo   Gustavo Escalera, MD   Specialty: General Surgery - care of post-operative surgical patients Practice: Surgery South General Surgery   Visit: www.surgerysouth.com     Education & Training: MD, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; Surgical Training at Wayne County General Hospital - University of Michigan    Work History: Dr. Escalera is a founding partner of Surgery South, P.C., and is currently the CEO and practice administrator.   During his 38-year military career, Dr. Escalera served in various positions of leadership including hospital commander, senior flight surgeon and state surgeon for the Army National Guard of Georgia. He has practiced medicine in the Southern Crescent since 1979, and has fulfilled many leadership roles at both Southern Regional Medical Center and Henry Medical Center.   Professional Activities/Designations: Board Certified Specialist in General Surgery; Senior Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; Member of many national/international professional societies
Finley, Jon   Jon P. Finley, MD   Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Practice: South Metro Bone and Joint   Visit: www.southmetroboneandjoint.com   Education & Training: BS in Pharmacy, Purdue University; MD Doctorate, Indiana University                                                                                                                        Work History: Dr. Finley has practiced General Orthopedics in the Henry County area since 1997. Before moving to Georgia, Dr. Finley lived in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, where he was an emergency room physician for seven years. After his experience in emergency room care, he completed a residency in 1997 to become an Orthopedic Surgeon. Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery; Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; Georgia Orthopedic Society; Atlanta Orthopedic Society
Free, Paul Paul Free, MD  Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) - nasal and sinus disorders, allergy, sleep apnea, thyroid surgery as well as general otolaryngology for patients of all ages. Practice: ENT of Georgia             Visit: www.entofga.com  Education & Training: University of Alabama School of Medicine; Surgical Internship and Residency in Otolaryngology – Medical College of Georgia; Fellowship – American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy   Professional Association/Designations: Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
Gorjala, Srinivas   Srinivasa Gorjala, MD   Specialty: General Surgery - Laparoscopic and Endocrine Surgery Practice: Surgery South General Surgery   Visit: www.surgerysouth.com   Education & Training: MD, New Jersey Medical School in Newark; Surgical Training - Medical College of Georgia in Augusta   Honors: Named Lifestyles Magazine "Top Doc" in 2007   Work History: Dr. Gorjala is one of the first surgeons in the Southern Crescent to use nuclear medicine localization to reduce the extent of neck dissection necessary in parathyroid surgery.   Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified in General Surgery; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Haraszti, Christopher Christopher Haraszti, MD Specialty: Orthopedics Practice: Atlanta Orthopedic & Arthroscopy Center, P.C. Visit: www.atlantaorthopedicandarthrocenter.com Education & Training: MD, Emory University School of Medicine; Residency, Tulane University Medical Center Professional Associations/Designations: Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon; Member of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Herman, Howard   Howard K. Herman, MD   Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) Practice: ENT of Georgia   Visit: www.entofga.com   Education & Training: MD, Boston University School of Medicine; Internship in General Surgery - Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City; Residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery - The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary; Research Fellowship in Pediatric ENT at Children's Hospital - San Diego and Balboa Naval Hospital Work History: Dr. Herman has published book chapters and research articles in his field. Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery; American Medical Association
Hood, Dozier Dozier Hood, MD Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) - Pediatric and adult, sinus and allergy disease, sleep apnea, thyroid surgery, head and neck surgery Practice: ENT of Georgia      Visit: www.entofga.com Education & Training: MD and Internship, Emory University School of Medicine; Residency at Georgetown University, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Work History: Dr. Hood has been in private practice since 1997 and with ENT of Georgia since 2002. Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology; Member of the Georgia Society of otolaryngology; Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.
Killebrew, Elizabeth Elizabeth W. Killebrew, MD, FACOG   Specialty: OBGYN Practice: Southern Crescent Women's Health     Visit: www.scwhobgyn.com Education & Training: Six-year BA/MD program, University of Missouri; Internship and Residency - Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee Honors: Recognition from AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists) for passing certification in hysteroscopy and advanced laparoscopic skills; met criteria and passed the examination necessary to become a credentialed NAMS menopause Practitioner by The North American Menopause Society. Work History: Killebrew is the current president of Southern Crescent Women’s Healthcare and Senior Partner, and has been delivering babies and practicing gynecology in the Southern Crescent since 1987; she is past president of the Atlanta OB/GYN Society, and past chairman of the OB/GYN department at Southern Regional Medical Center.   Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified; Member of the North American Menopause Society; Certified Clinical Bone Densitometrist; Board member of OBNet
Kim, Kun Kun Kim, MD Specialty: ENT, Plastic Surgery Practice: Kim Ear, Nose & Throat, Kim Facial Plastic Surgery Visit: www.kimfacialsurgery.com Education & Training: MD, Emory University School of Medicine; Post-graduate training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery & Facial Plastic Surgery, National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD Work History: In 1995, Kim completed his U.S. Naval service as an attending physician and instructor at Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital where he practiced his skills in Caucasian and Asian facial plastic surgery and Otolaryngology (general ENT).
Kowal, Keith Keith Kowal, MD  Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) - Nasal and endoscopic sinus surgery, adult and pediatric laser surgery, head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery Practice: Southern Crescent ENT   Visit: www.southerncrescentent.com Education & Training: MD, Tufts Medical School Surgical and Otolaryngology Residency - the University of California, Irvine Medical Center Honors: Named Lifestyles Magazine "Top Doc" in 2008 Professional Associations/Designations: Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology; Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery; American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
Kunkes, Jeffrey   Jeffrey Kunkes, MD   Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) Practice: Kunkes Ear, Nose & Throat, P.C. Visit: www.kunkesent.com   Education & Training: MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City   Work History: Dr. Kunkes started South Atlanta Ear Nose and Throat in 1981 in Riverdale. South Atlanta ENT now comprises 6 partners in three locations and encompasses all branches of otolaryngology including head and neck, balance, voice and sinus problems for adult and pediatric patients.   Dr. Kunkes served as past president of the city and state ENT societies and was appointed by the governor to serve on the Composite Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology. He was elected to be on the national Board of Governors of the American Academy representing Georgia.   He was the first to bring endoscopic sinus surgery to the Southside of Atlanta. Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology; Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngological Allergy; Member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Langenbeck, Donald Donald F. Langenbeck, Jr., MD Specialty: Pain Management - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine, Occupational Injuries and Independent Medical Examinations Practice: Peachtree Orthopedics and Pain Clinic   Visit: www.pocatlanta.com   Work History: Dr. Langenbeck is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor Emeritus of Harvard University's Rehab in Review. He has also served as Team Physician for several high school and college teams in New Orleans and Atlanta.   Professional Associations/Designations: Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; International Spine Intervention Society; Physiatric Association of Spine; Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation     Education & Training: BS, Louisiana State University; MD, LSU School of Medicine; Internship in Internal Medicine - University of Florida Health Science Center; Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Charity Hospital - Louisiana State University Medical Center; Preceptorship in Spinal Injection Procedures - Spine Technology and Rehabilitation in Indiana
Lee, Gregory Gregory H. Lee, MD Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine  Practice: Atlanta Knee and Shoulder Clinic Visit: www.atlantakneeandshoulder.com Education & Training: MD, Northwestern University Medical School; surgical internship and residency - Rush University Medical Center; Fellowship in sports medicine - Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Professional Associations/Designations: Board Eligible by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; Member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Lynch-Miller, Sharon A.   Sharon A. Lynch-Miller, MD, FACOG   Specialty: OBGYN Practice: Southern Crescent Women's Health     Visit: www.scwhobgyn.com   Education & Training: MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine; Residency - McMaster University in Ontario, Canada   Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified
Martin, W. Darrell Darrell Martin, MD, FACOG Specialty: GYN                                                                                                                                                   Practice: Southern Crescent Women's Health       Visit: www.scwhobgyn.com  Educations & Training: MD, West Virginia University; Internship/Residency – Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee  Professional Associations/Designations: ISSA International Ministries, serving the ministry of Southwest Christian Hospice in Cuba
Nallathambi, Mohar   Mohar Nallathambi, MD   Specialty: General Surgery - Biliary (gallbladder), Pancreas, Bowel and Thyroid surgery Practice: Surgery South General Surgery   Visit: www.surgerysouth.com   Education & Training: MD, Our Lady of Mercy and Lincoln Hospital (an affiliate of New York Medical College) Work History: He has published numerous articles in professional journals and was an examiner for the American Board of Surgery. Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; Member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
Nater, Cynthia   Cynthia Nater, MD Specialty: OBGYN Practice: Southern Crescent Women's Health     Visit: www.scwhobgyn.com Education & Training: MD, George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC.; Residency - Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas Professional Associations/Designations: Clinical Bone Densitometrist Languages: Spanish
Nuriddin, Ahmad Admad Nuriddin, MD Specialty: General Surgery - Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Practice: Surgery South General Surgery     Visit: www.surgerysouth.com Education & Training: MD, Meharry Medical College School of  Medicine in Nashville, TN; Residency/Fellowship/Post-Graduate Training, Morehouse School of Medicine Honors: Dr. Nuriddin served as Clinical Instructor and as Chief Resident in the Department of Surgery. Professional Associations/Designations: Member of the American College of Surgeons
Pandya, Raj   Raj Pandya, MD   Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Practice: Atlanta Knee and Shoulder Clinic  Visit: www.atlantakneeandshoulder.com   Education & Training: BS/MD program, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Swiss AO Fellowship, sports medicine fellowship - American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham Honors: Named Lifestyles Magazine "Top Doc" in 2007
Patel, Ketan   Ketan Patel, MD   Specialty: Podiatry Practice: Georgia Ankle and FootCenters   Visit: www.ankleandfootcenters.com
Patton, Gregory   Gregory Patton, MD   Specialty: Podiatry Practice: Georgia Ankle and FootCenters   Visit: www.ankleandfootcenters.com
Pollydore, Shevin Shevin D. Pollydore, MD   Specialty: Pain Management - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Spine  Practice: Peachtree Orthopedics and Pain Clinic   Visit: www.pocatlanta.com   Work History: Dr. Pollydore has served as Team Physician for several high school and college teams in Georgia, and was also Team Physician for the USA Amateur Boxing Club in Columbus, Georgia, the Columbus Redstix Professional Baseball Team and the Columbus Cottonmouths Professional Hockey Team.     Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; National Medical Association Certificate in Orthopedic Sports Medicine    Languages: French, Medical Spanish and several Caribbean dialects
Schmidt, Todd Todd Schmidt, MD Specialty: Orthopaedics Practice: Southern Orthopaedic Specialists (Stockbridge Location)  Visit: www.sos-atlanta.com Education & Training: MD, University of Minnesota; Orthopaedic Residency, Medical College of Wisconsin; Fellowship in Sports Medicine, The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Ga.; Fellowship in Shoulder Disorders, University of Western Ontario, Canada Work History: Dr. Schmidt is a physician for the USA Olympic Sports Medicine Association and is the Medical Director for the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Dr. Schmidt has been an associate team physician for the Atlanta Falcons and served as Medical Director for the LPGA Chick-fil-A Championship. He is also a consulting team physician for Lovejoy High School and Eagles Landing Christian Academy. Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; Member of the Southern Medical and Orthopaedic Associations and the Hawkins Shoulder Societ
Slade, Crystal     Crystal O. Slade, MD   Specialty: OBGYN Practice: Southern Crescent Women's Health     Visit: www.scwhobgyn.com   Education & Training: MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio; Residency - Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania   Honors: Dr. Slade received recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Undergraduate research from Howard University.   Professional Associations/Designations: Board Eligible
Smith, Vinson    Vinson A. Smith, MD   Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Practice: Sutton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, P.C.    Visit: http://suttonortho.com/   Education & Training: MD, University of Florida; Residency, Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York; Sports Medicine Fellowship, Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, Florida   Work History: During Dr. Smith's sports medicine fellowship, he served as team physician for several Hillsborough County Schools, including the University of South Florida, St. Leo University and the University of Tampa. Dr. Smith has practiced in Georgia since 2004 and specializes in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine, with a focus on ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair.   Professional Associations & Designations:Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Srivastava, Shikka   Shikka Srivastava, MD   Specialty: General Surgery - Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of breast diseases and cutaneous malignant melanoma Practice: Surgery South General Surgery   Visit: www.surgerysouth.com   Education & Training: MD, Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta; Surgery Residency - University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston   Honors: Named Lifestyles Magazine "Top Doc" in 2007 Work History: Dr. Srivastava’s interest and experience in breast cancer surgery distinguishes her as one of the first surgeons in south Atlanta to use minimally invasive procedures in the diagnosis and staging of breast cancer through stereotactic (needle core) breast biopsy and sentinel node biopsy.   Professional Associations/Designations: Board Certified in General Surgery; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; Member of the Medical Association of Georgia; American Society of Breast Surgeons
Sutton, Carl J. Carl Sutton, Jr., MD   Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Practice: Sutton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, P.C.  Visit: http://suttonortho.com   Education & Training: MD, McGill University in Montreal; Internship, one year of general surgery training, three years of specialty training in orthopaedic surgery, McGill University in Montreal